Monday, January 21, 2013

What Does God Require of Us? The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity


Every year, The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world (traditionally from January 18 to 25).  This year's theme comes from this bible verse:

With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil?  Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?‘ He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?  (Micah 6: 6-8)

Is Christ divided? (1Cor 1:13). For this reason we gather in worship to pray for that unity which Christ wills for his Church, and we are called to break down such walls of divisions among and between us. - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Brochure 2013 

 Let us love one another because He first loved us.

I'm sharing this with blog friends in Inspire Me Monday, Monday Mantras Inspirational and Word Art Wednesday.
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Peggy,
    I have been admiring you painting. The lines are so sweetly curved. I love the way Jesus has His arm around the mother and child. It is subtle but so profound.
    Thank you for joining us at Word Art Wednesday.
    Carole Robb Bisson
    The Blessing of the LORD be Upon You!

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  2. JanelleJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love your artwork, and I love this post! it touched me today and I'm glad I saw it. Sending prayers and blessings your way Peggy!

    Janelle

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  3. Karen LetchworthJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    This painting is beautiful, as always, Peggy. And your post has a lot of great information in it to really think about. Thank you for sharing this in our challenge this week. Your entries are always such a blessing, and I'm so grateful that you've joined us.
    Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  4. froebelsternchenJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    really BEAUTIFUL Peggy!

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  5. Sarah LeonardJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    This is a beautiful post, full of truth. If we all remembered those things more the world would be a very different place.

    I'd love you to link this up to my Monday Mantras Inspirational Linkup too if you have the time.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  6. susanwalkergirlJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Thank you for sowing seeds from scripture into the faith of your readers.

    Blessings in Christ...Susan

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  7. ria gallJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Love your journal page and the thoughts behind it. thank you for sharing.
    Ria #92

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  8. PamelaJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    We can only love others because God's arm of love surrounds us. What meaning in this painting. We sing part of the verses in Micah.

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  9. Janis CoxJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    That painting really is beautiful and the words perfect. I will go about my day with that lovely picture in my mind.
    Thanks,
    Blessings,
    Janis www.janiscox.com

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